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Call to Order

CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBER JOYCE AHN
COUNCIL MEMBER JOSÉ TRINIDAD CASTAÑEDA
COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT
MAYOR PRO TEM SUSAN SONNE
MAYOR ARTHUR C. BROWN
INVOCATION PASTOR DON HARBERT, BPPD CHAPLAIN AND
THE WAY FELLOWSHIP
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MATT FOULKES, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

City Manager Report

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Presentations

BEAUTIFICATION-ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PRESENTATION OF 2022 HOLIDAY
DECORATION AWARD WINNERS
• First Place - Mike & Beverly Ells (7475 Mohawk Circle)
• Second Place - Randall & Karina Hill (9242 Via Balboa Circle)
• Third Place - Dennis & Delores Lopez (8021 San Jose Circle)

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 13, 2023 AS KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

Oral Communications

This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within
the jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes
each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the
staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote. Those wishing to speak are asked to
complete a speaker identification form located at the council chamber entrance and place it in the
box near the speaker’s lectern. Those wishing to speak using the videoconferencing feature are
asked to raise your hand now by either dialing *9 or the raise hand feature.

Consent Calendar

CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 8)
The items listed under the Council Consent Calendar are considered routine business and will
be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action. At this
time the City Council or public may ask to speak on any item on the Consent Calendar.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
December 13, 2022.
2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2022
Purpose: Review the Treasurer’s Investment Report prepared by the Finance
Department for the month of November 2022. There is no fiscal impact in receiving this
report.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file the reports.
4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 13, 2023 AS KOREAN AMERICAN DAY
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation.
5. RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
IMPLEMENTING AB 361 TO ALLOW VIDEOCONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FOR
ALL CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS
Purpose: Adopt a resolution extending the provisions of AB 361 allowing for meetings of
City legislative bodies (e.g. City Council, Commissions, and Committees) to hold
meetings via videoconference effective immediately. There is no direct budget impact
with the approval of this item.
Recommended Action: 1) It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution
making certain findings and determinations under AB 361 allowing the City's legislative
bodies to hold virtual Brown Act meetings in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. APPROVAL OF AN EXPENDITURE OF SENIOR CENTER INTERIOR
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW KILN FOR THE SENIOR
CENTER CERAMICS PROGRAM
Purpose: Authorize the Community Services Department to purchase one (1) new kiln
(23Wx27D). Associated costs in the amount of $3,531.57 will be funded by the Senior
Center Interior Development Fund/IDF (Account No. 11-2248).
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the purchase of a new kiln for Senior Ceramics
Program at the Senior Center.
7. A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS
Purpose: Receive and file a report regarding the City's actions regarding COVID-19.
There is no direct budget impact with the receipt of this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file the report.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
8. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS 23-24) AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Purpose: Approve the ROPS 23-24 and administrative budget, which allows payment of
the former Redevelopment Agency's obligations, and forward the ROPS to the
Countywide Oversight Board and State Department of Finance for their Approval.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
2) Adopt a resolution approving an administrative budget from July 1, 2023 through June
30, 2024; and, 3) Forward ROPS 23-24 to the Countywide Oversight Board and State
Department of Finance for review and approval.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Item 9

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL-WAY STOP
CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AT KNOTT
AVENUE
Presented by Nader Alqam, P.E., Associate Engineer
Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to address motorist safety and
intersection efficiency at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard and Knott Avenue.
There is no budget impact.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the implementation of stop
controls for Firestone Boulevard (westbound) at Knott Avenue; 2) Find the action exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 – Minor Alternation to Existing Facilities) and authorize staff
to file the Notice of Exemption; and, 3) Authorize the City Clerk to certify adoption of this
resolution.

Item 10

ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE BUENA
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING LIMITED TIME PARKING REGULATIONS
AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE FROM
12 AM TO 6 AM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COMMONWEALTH AVENUE FROM
AUTO CENTER DRIVE TO BEACH BOULEVARD
Presented by Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician/GIS Specialist
Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to limit the impact of overnight parking
on local businesses on the southside of Commonwealth Avenue from Auto Center Drive
to Beach Boulevard. There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an ordinance amending Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic)
of the Buena Park Municipal Code to permit the establishment of no parking zones; 2)
Adopt a resolution establishing a no parking zone on the south side of Commonwealth
Avenue from Auto Center Drive to Beach Boulevard between the hours of 12 AM and 6
AM; and 3) Find such actions categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 Exemption).

Item 11

TERMINATION OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK AND PERFECT
TORTILLA, INC. AND NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CH BUENA PARK, LLC
(DBA L.A. TAQUERIA) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH
BOULEVARD
Presented by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community and Economic Development
Purpose: Pursuant to the terms of the prior lease agreement, amend and restate the
lease agreement to assign CH Buena Park LLC (DBA L.A. Taqueria) for the property
located at 6591 Beach Boulevard.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the amended and restated lease agreement to assign
the existing lease agreement with Perfect Tortilla, Inc. to CH Buena Park, LLC (DBA:
L.A. Taqueria) for the property located at 6591 Beach Boulevard; 2) Authorize the City
Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the
documents; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute any necessary
documents related to the lease.

Item 12

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM AND
APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR SAID GRANT
Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst
Purpose: Authorize the City Manager's Office to accept grant funds from the California
Department of Justice to hire a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to assist with
enforcement of the City's flavored tobacco prohibition ordinance as well as fund the
creation of an anti-tobacco campaign and associated materials. Associated grant funds
in the amount of $296,387 will be paid over a three-year period on a reimbursement
basis.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the California
Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program in the total amount of $296,387;
2) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice
for the Tobacco Grant Program; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to
make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 4) Allocate $108,150 in
the FY 2022-23 budget for this purpose; and, 5) Authorize the City Manager, or
designee, and the City Clerk to execute the MOU.

Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar

a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings.
b. Identifying items for future discussion.

Item 13

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING HOSTING A SISTER CITY
DELEGATION FROM SEONGBUK-GU, SOUTH KOREA, IN MARCH 2023
Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst

Item 14

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY'S PER DIEM RATE
FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND
TRAINING
Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager

Item 15

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY MANAGER EXPENDITURE
LIMIT
Presented by Aaron France, City Manager

Item 16

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS AS LIAISONS TO CITY COMMISSIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO
CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk

Item 17

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER AGENCY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk

Item 18

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL'S
APPOINTMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT (OCMVD)
Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk

Item 20

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/REMOVALS

ADJOURNMENT